Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-03-24
BETWEEN TWO LOVES.
A Young Man Extricated from
Dire Dilemma.
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1t all happened by the merest acct
dent, and if / had remained at home
instead of going abroad to spend the
holidays, there would never have been
occasion to relate this little incident
in my otherwise uneventful life. But,
as our entire existence is made up of
accidents-some of which prove very
Interestingly will endeavor to assist
you in wiling away a few idle mo-
ments by telling you an unpleasant
predicament in which l found myself
several years ago.
My name is Thomas Oxford. At
the time at which this story opens l
was one of number of book keepers
in large mercantile establishment,
for which / received modest compen-
sation. By little economy, l had
scraped together neat sum, which
came in very nicely in my after life,
affording me, as it did, an opportunity
of enhancing my fortunes consider
ably. Twas always particular in the
selection of my associates, and, in this
manner, gained the friendship and
goodwill of the best people in the city
which l called home. Now you know
who l amor waS-rather.
l was keeping company with a pre-
possessing young lady. She was not
what might have been termed hand
some, but she was far from bad-looking.
In stature she was small; her form was
round and plump; was. Jolly. hsa -an
angels disposition, and large, frank
eyes, whose luster had never been
dimmed by cares. Her virtues sparkled
like so many rare gems, which dazzled
like jewels before my eyes. Could any
one help loving Nellie Wilson, Icould
not; at least it so seemed to me.
The holidays had come, and one after
another we were allowed our days OF
recreation. Ihad been invited to spend
few weeks with distant friend, Mr.
Joseph Brown, and when the time fol
departure arrived / bid goodbye tc
Nellie, promising all sorts of lovers
nonsense, and also to bring her me.
mento of my visit. You can easily
surmise by this just how far matters
between us had progressed.
At the end of my destination wa,
met by Joe, and cab speedily con
veyed us to his palatial residence-fol
he was well-to-do and fate had deal
kindly with him. l was surprised OF
our arrival at his home to find that
was not the only guest, but that, un
known to me. he had invited young
lady-his wife's sister thinking, in hi
philanthropic way, that he was doin,
me favor, knowing how fond was o
the society of young ladies. Her mann
was Kate Rosemond, and she wa,
heiress to a large amount of money.
From the moment we met l was no
myself. She was the embodiment o
grace and beauty, and her queenl,
figure captivated me at once. AL
thoughts of my almost betrothed a
home were dispelled and my sou
seemed wrapped up in my nav &C
quaintance. The future had no though
for me. Twas living only in the pres
ent. Some will call me tickle and un
principled, but l doubt if anybod
could have withstood her charms.
After getting thoroughly settled
devoted my entire time to Miss Rose
mond, and manifested my regard 70
her in every possible way. In this
was seconded by my friend Joe, who's
ardent desire seemed to be to mate u:
One thing distressed me. Did Mis-
Rosemond esteem mep Did she fec
for me that tender passion withou
which this earth is made hell to maj
ried people? Mine host urged me or
saying that faint heart ne'er won fai
lady" He laid before me the fact {
her almost unbounded riches, an
painted pictures of future comfort an
luxury. But it was not her money
sought; this seemed a barrier to m,
II was herself l tried to tell her S,
but it was useless. In her easy, grsc'
full manner she would evsde me an
change the subject